Removal & Installation (Rear)

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NOTE: Required Tools: Rear Main Seal Installer (J-39084).

Disconnect the battery negative cables from the batteries. Remove the engine cover from the vehicle. Remove the flywheel from the crankshaft. See FLYWHEEL . Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal from the engine block using a small screwdriver. Coat the crankshaft surface with clean engine oil, and lightly coat the sealing area of the new oil seal with engine oil or grease before installing the new oil seal. Do not scratch or nick the sealing edge of the oil seal. Install the crankshaft rear oil seal into the tool, with the spring cavity towards the engine. Use the Rear Main Seal Installer to install the crankshaft rear oil seal in the engine block. Install the flywheel on to the crankshaft. See FLYWHEEL . Install the engine cover in the vehicle. Connect the battery negative cables to the batteries and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .